Our Team // Investor Relations & Capital Markets

Christian Amato is a Capital Markets Associate at Brennan Investment Group, based in the Rosemont headquarters. He supports the firm’s capital funding and risk management strategies, including the procurement of debt and institutional equity, management of debt liabilities, and development of capital relationships.

Prior to joining Brennan, Christian was a Production Analyst at Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, a full-service commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company. At BWE, Christian worked alongside the Cleveland Production Team, where he was responsible for underwriting and packaging debt and equity transactions across all property types. He also served as an Analyst at TurnCap, a private commercial real estate investment platform, underwriting and assisting in bridge financing for multifamily, self-storage, and manufactured housing assets nationwide.

Christian earned his B.A. in Economics with a minor in Informatics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

CJ Stempeck is Vice President of Capital Markets at Brennan Investment Group. He is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and transacting on institutional JV equity and debt for Brennan’s national platform. Prior to joining Brennan, CJ held various roles at Quadrant Real Estate Advisors including loan originations and debt & equity capital advisory. During his time at Quadrant, CJ covered all primary property types across the US, UK, and Republic of Ireland, and spent three years based in the firm’s London office. CJ earned his B.A. in Economics from Colgate University and is a CFA charter holder.

Eva Szalankiewicz is an Investor Relations Associate for Brennan Investment Group. With a strong background in finance and administration, Eva brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role.

Eva’s primary responsibility is to engage directly with Brennan Investment Group’s High Net Worth (HNW) client base. She excels in providing timely updates on current investments, facilitating capital raises for future investments, and managing correspondence with clients effectively.

Eva’s career journey began in the banking industry, where she gained valuable insights into financial management and client relations. She then transitioned into staff accounting and administration roles within a technology equipment leasing company, honing her skills in financial analysis and operational management.

After taking a hiatus from her professional career to raise her two children, Eva returned to the workforce with renewed dedication and passion. She joined Brennan Investment Group initially on a part-time basis in the summer of 2021, demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and development. Her exemplary performance and dedication led to her transition to a full-time role in the summer of 2022, where she continues to make significant contributions to the success of Brennan Investment Group and its clients.

Eva received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois Chicago.